The Ap Mode Tab; Figure 6-11: Ap Mode Screen - Linksys WAP54GPE User Manual

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The AP Mode Tab

On this screen you can change the Access Point's mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default,
Access Point. You may wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the
range of your wireless network. You may also wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless
bridge; for example, you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that
are in two different buildings.
IMPORTANT: For all modes of operation EXCEPT Access Point, the remote access point must be a
second Linksys Wireless Access Point (for Wireless Repeater mode, a Wireless-G Broadband Router is
also compatible). The Access Point will not communicate with any other kind of remote access point.
AP Mode
The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. For the
Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other
wireless access points/devices.
MAC Address
The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here.
Access Point. The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network.
In most cases, no change is necessary. If you want to let the Access Point's signal be repeated, then click the
checkbox next to Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater. For example, you can use the Access Point
with the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander (model number: WRE54G).
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point
The AP Mode Tab

Figure 6-11: AP Mode Screen

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